Cost of living in Qatar compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 6% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Qatar | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (€4.84) | €5.11 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.71) | €1.30 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22 ﷼ (€5.61) | €4.68 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (€1.35) | €2.98 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.83) | €2.21 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (€1.25) | €1.54 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (€8) | €1.50 | + 428% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (€29) | €6 | + 345% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (€2.26) | €3.19 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (€1.09) | €1.50 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Qatar | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,997 ﷼ (€2,821) | €2,170 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,427 ﷼ (€1,905) | €1,866 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 ﷼ (€149) | €267 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (€1,968) | €1,527 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (€1,133) | €1,248 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (€94) | €197 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (€84) | €42 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (€393) | €317 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (€108) | €187 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (€14) | €11 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 5% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Qatar | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (€57) | €78 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (€38) | €35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (€92) | €90 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (€92) | €117 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Qatar | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (€26,789) | €28,626 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (€0.56) | €2.09 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (€32) | €86 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Qatar | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.56) | €3.03 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€17) | €12 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (€67) | €49 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€5.13) | €4.68 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.60) | €5.07 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.66) | €5.20 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (€3.24) | €2.21 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (€2.36) | €3.24 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €30 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Qatar | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (€51) | €52 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€99) | €234 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (€82) | €74 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €13 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (€5.92) | €3.39 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (€15) | €5.28 | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€436) | €653 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (€0.18) | €0.08 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (€90) | €42 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (€4.42) | €8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,035 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Qatar is 7% cheaper than in Netherlands
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